Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA

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2021 Population

123,494

1.53% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.8

1.14% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.5%

3.9% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$76,180

7.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$232,900

2.87% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

58,127

3.29% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA had a population of 123k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $76,180. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA grew from 121,632 to 123,494, a 1.53% increase and its median household income grew from $70,801 to $76,180, a 7.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.59%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.42%), and White (Hispanic) (1.69%).

7.98% of the households in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA are University of Louisiana at Lafayette (3,604 degrees awarded in 2021), Infinity College (360 degrees), and Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette (331 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was $232,900, and the homeownership rate was 67.9%.

Most people in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA borders Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA, Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA, and Iberia, St. Mary & St. Martin Parishes PUMA, LA.

About the photo: Photo taken at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus.

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Population & Diversity

Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA is home to a population of 123k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.69% of Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (5.79k people).

In 2021, there were 5.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94.5k people) in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA are French (Incl. Cajun) (2,855 households), Spanish (2,549 households), and Vietnamese (856 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,839

Women

50.9%

60,608

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 123,447 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

97.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
94.5k ± 2.21k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.4k ± 1.61k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.2k ± 763

3.94%

Hispanic Population

4.87k people

3.94% of the people in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA are hispanic (4.87k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Vietnam
650 ± 624 people
India
506 ± 551 people
Honduras
502 ± 549 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was Vietnam, the natal country of 650 Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA residents, followed by India with 506 and Honduras with 502.

Foreign-Born Population

4.69%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.79k people

4.35%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.29k people

As of 2021, 4.69% of Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA residents (5.79k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was 4.35%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
2,855 households (2.47%)
Spanish
2,549 households (2.21%)
Vietnamese
856 households (0.741%)

7.98% of the households in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was French (Incl. Cajun). 2.47% of the households in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA reported speaking French (Incl. Cajun) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,683 ± 447
Gulf War (2001-)
1,575 ± 408
Gulf War (1990s)
1,429 ± 363

Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA employs 58.1k people. The largest industries in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA are Restaurants & Food Services (4,995 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,313 people), and Support activities for mining (3,943 people), and the highest paying industries are Scientific research & development services ($189,777), Offices of dentists ($166,629), and Offices of physicians ($127,673).

Males in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.55 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,802. The income inequality in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,677

Women

49.2%

28,597

Men

50.8%

The workforce of Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA in 2020 was 56,274 people, with 49.2% woman, and 50.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA.

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Occupations

58.1k

2021 Value

3.29%

1 Year growth

± 3.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 3.29%, from 56.3k employees to 58.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,113 people), Waiters & waitresses (1,781 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,447 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58.1k

2021 Value

3.29%

1 Year growth

± 3.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 3.29%, from 56.3k employees to 58.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,995 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,313 people), and Support activities for mining (3,943 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,767

Median earning men ± $5,476

$35,283

Median earning women ± $2,969

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($100,438), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,536), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,829).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,196), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,066), and Wholesale Trade ($54,720).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Gasoline
$48B
Coal-n.e.c.
$46.7B
Fuel oils
$46.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $48B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($46.7B) and Fuel oils ($46.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Louisiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$371B

2020 Value in Louisiana

$691B

Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana

86.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $371B. This is expected to increase 86.1% to $691B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Louisiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$48.8B
Mississippi
$24.6B
Florida
$8.21B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $48.8B, followed by Mississippi with $24.6B and Florida and $8.21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Louisiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.01%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.01%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.01%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA awarded 4,944 degrees. The student population of Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,123 male students and 10,669 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA are White (2,862 and 59.1%), followed by Black or African American (1,391 and 28.7%), Hispanic or Latino (224 and 4.62%), and Unknown (141 and 2.91%).

The largest universities in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are University of Louisiana at Lafayette (3,604 and 72.9%), Infinity College (360 and 7.28%), and Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette (331 and 6.69%).

The most popular majors in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA are Registered Nursing (496 and 10%), General Business Administration & Management (463 and 9.36%), and General Studies (315 and 6.37%).

The median tuition cost in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA for a public four year colleges is $5,407 for in-state students and $19,135 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 17,792 (40% men and 60% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 17,792 students enrolled in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,330 records, of which 58.4% were women and 41.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
144 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
463 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
315 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was Physical Education Teaching & Coaching with 144 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
3,604 degrees awarded
Infinity College
360 degrees awarded
Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette
331 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Louisiana at Lafayette with 3,604 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,548 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, which is 0.456 times less than the 3,396 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,862 degrees mean that there were 2.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,391 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($17,347) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($4,939) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.686% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.221% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (24.2k), Some college (23.7k), and Bachelors Degree (23.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was $232,900 in 2021, which is 0.951 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $226,400 to $232,900, a 2.87% increase. The homeownership rate in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA is 67.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA is $76,180. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $86,256, followed by St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA and Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $79,292 and $76,180.

Housing

Property

$232,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,498

$32,580

Median Property Taxes

±$1,704

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.9%

Homeownership

2021

66.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.9% of the housing units in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $86,256, followed by St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA and Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $79,292 and $76,180.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$76,180

Median Household Income

± $3,318

47.9k

Number of Households

± 2,116

In 2021, the median household income of the 47.9k households in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA grew to $76,180 from the previous year's value of $70,801.

The following chart displays the households in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.479

2021 Wage GINI in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA

0.487

2020 Wage GINI in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA

In 2021, the income inequality in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.63% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.7%)
Worked At Home (7.33%)
Carpooled (4.82%)

In 2021, 83.7% of workers in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.33%) and those who carpooled to work (4.82%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.71% of the workforce in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA (14.9k out of 119k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.7% of the population of Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 55.8% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 9.74% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1434 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.18% decrease from the previous year (1466 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1759 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 305 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,434 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see an average of 1,434 patients per year. This represents a 2.18% decrease from the previous year (1,466 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Louisiana in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 25.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.33%

Uninsured

55.8%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

9.74%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.44%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA declined by 5.3% from 7.74% to 7.33%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.